Taking collective action at the federal level to protect local CCA resources.
LEAN's CCA Federal Advocacy Committee
Registrations are now open to become a CCA Federal Advocacy Committee Member!
As the only national resource of information and advocacy for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) in the US,
LEAN Energy US is now forming a CCA Federal Advocacy Committee with the mission to converge and amplify our collective voice.
The formation of the CCA Federal Advocacy Committee presents a strategic opportunity for CCA stakeholders to engage directly with key federal agencies, legislators, and policy makers. Through a series of collaborative initiatives organized by LEAN, committee members will have the opportunity to foster dialogue with the federal government. These engagements are designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing, build relationships, and identify collective solutions for advancing the clean energy transition and empowering local communities through CCA.
The primary objective of the CCA Federal Advocacy Committee is to create a unified voice for CCAs, advocating for greater recognition and support from policymakers by demonstrating the critical role that CCAs play in accelerating clean energy adoption.
Key priorities for the committee will include advocating for streamlined transmission infrastructure, advancing CCA-led electrification projects, and securing continued funding under programs such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The committee will also focus on supporting policies that enhance community resilience through the integration of emerging technologies, ensuring that CCAs can continue to drive social, environmental, and economic progress at the local level.
Ultimately, the CCA Federal Advocacy Committee will serve as a vital platform for CCA stakeholders to advocate for their initiatives, promote their successes, and galvanize federal support to ensure the continued growth and impact of community-led energy programs.
Our Shared Objectives
To craft a unified vision of CCA as an enabler for scaling the clean energy transition and empowering local communities.
To garner increased support from the federal government for CCAs across the US.
To multiply CCA program and funding opportunities from the federal government.
Committee Members' Benefits
Monthly strategy meetings (online)
CCA briefing days for congressional staff/caucuses and committees
Educational and relationship building opportunities with the federal government
Advocacy training workshops
Annual advocacy days in Washington, DC
Access to monthly analyses of federal funding opportunities
Active participation in the federal government’s events
Coordination of joint funding applications through multiple CCAs
Desired Outcomes
Short-term desired outcomes:
• Protection of federal resources already in place for CCAs;
• Creation of a national group image that is visible to the federal government;
• Relationship building at the federal level;
• Recognition of the existence and potential of CCA;
• Collaboration between the federal government and CCAs;
• CCAs are considered, made eligible, and/or included in policies and federal grants moving forward.
Long-term desired outcomes:
• Funding and Grants
• Policy Support
• Inclusion of CCAs in grid modernization and energy equity programs
• Federal-State-Local Coordination
• Regulatory Clarity
• Public Awareness
• Partnership Opportunities
• Legislative Representation
• Data and Research Support
• Technical Assistance for Emerging States
Examples of LEAN's Advocacy Initiatives
As part of our continued efforts to advocate for the development of CCA across the country, LEAN Energy US has submitted Joint Letters of Support to federal government in 2023 and 2024. These letters encourage the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Transportation, etc., to further support Community Choice Aggregation programs.
Approx. 80 companies, organizations, communities, advocacy groups and individuals have signed the letters.
LEAN Energy US organized an engaging webinar with a panel of experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and energy industry.
Topic: Applying for Federal Funding to progress Clean Energy and resilience in your community.
Technical and Strategy Support
LEAN Energy US is proud to have supported CCA expansion efforts, CCA investigations, as well as CCA formation in several states. We also provide technical and strategy support for new states interested in authorizing CCA.
LEAN Energy US has formed a CCA Federal Advocacy Committee with the mission to converge and amplify our collective voice.
The primary objective of the CCA Federal Advocacy Committee is to create a unified voice for CCAs, advocating for greater recognition and support from policymakers by demonstrating the critical role that CCAs play in accelerating clean energy adoption.
Registrations are now open to become a CCA Federal Advocacy Committee Member!
After many months of research, surveys, focus groups, and industry leader interviews, LEAN's study shows the CCA model as an efficient, equitable and cost-effective policy tool for providing competitive pricing and renewable power to a large number of electricity consumers in the United States. The study reviews state-by-state market status, national impacts, and most importantly, an analysis covering the potential of CCAs to accelerate state and national governments' environmental, social and economic goals in the energy sector.
2024 Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C
LEAN Energy US hosted a successful educational day in Washington, D.C. in October 2024, with CCA groups from California, New York, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Illinois. We had the opportunity to meet with key federal agencies, including 7+ offices of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
This event marked an important step in our ongoing efforts to create CCA opportunities with the federal government.
Monthly Federal Funding Opportunity Reports
Since 2022, LEAN Energy US summarizes priority funding opportunities identified from analysis of a hundred grants and programs sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Energy, U.S Department of Transportation, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These opportunities are tracked by our organization based on relevance for CCAs in a comprehensive Federal Funding Opportunities Database.
LEAN's CCA Advocacy Day in Washington DC (Oct 2024)
